Underplayed Gems

Tick Tock: A Tale for Two (2019)

Tick Tock: A Tale for Two cover
Developer
Other Tales Interactive
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 11,837 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, cooperative puzzle adventure where communication is key, weaving a mysterious story in an atmospheric world inspired by fairy tales.

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What players say

Players praise its clever co-op design where each person sees different information, but opinions split on value due to the 1–2 hour length. The hand-drawn art and eerie fairytale tone are highlights, while some puzzles require note-taking or random clicking and the ending leaves some unsatisfied.

Screenshots

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